Kay Unger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kay Unger Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $580,344 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,143 and the largest $375,747. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$580,344
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,143
- Largest grant$375,747
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $608,174 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $608,174 | 33 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $580,344 | 43 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Kay Unger Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kay Unger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $481,032 |
| Illinois | 2 | $33,200 |
| California | 7 | $24,876 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,204 |
| Virginia | 4 | $11,535 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $8,393 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $104 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York STEM Cell Foundation | General and/or educational purposes | $375,747 |
| The New School | General and/or educational purposes | $55,700 |
| Asociacion Latina de Asistencia Y Prevencion de Cancer | General and/or educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Larchmont Charter School | General and/or educational purposes | $18,376 |
| Media Matters for America | General and/or educational purposes | $11,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General and/or educational purposes | $10,204 |
| The New Shul | General and/or educational purposes | $7,510 |
| Cfda | General and/or educational purposes | $7,000 |
| Yale University | General and/or educational purposes | $6,250 |
| The New York City Ballet | General and/or educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park | General and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center | General and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Givergy Charity | General and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Sheila E Johnson Foundation | General and/or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Middleburg Film Festival | General and/or educational purposes | $3,900 |
| C200 | General and/or educational purposes | $3,200 |
| American Friends of Ny | General and/or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| In School | General and/or educational purposes | $2,639 |
| Promise Project | General and/or educational purposes | $2,591 |
| The Ideal School | General and/or educational purposes | $2,575 |
| William & Mary | General and/or educational purposes | $2,500 |
| 4ALLPROMOS | General and/or educational purposes | $2,143 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side | General and/or educational purposes | $2,065 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General and/or educational purposes | $1,592 |
| Moving the Needle | General and/or educational purposes | $1,050 |
| PS 261 | General and/or educational purposes | $645 |
| The Jewish Museum | General and/or educational purposes | $630 |
| Level Forward | General and/or educational purposes | $600 |
| 99PLEDGES | General and/or educational purposes | $550 |
| Robert F Kennedy Human Rights | General and/or educational purposes | $500 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | General and/or educational purposes | $300 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | General and/or educational purposes | $300 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood | General and/or educational purposes | $300 |
| Solving Kids' Cancer | General and/or educational purposes | $275 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | General and/or educational purposes | $259 |
| The Wisdom Collective | General and/or educational purposes | $200 |
| UJA Federation | General and/or educational purposes | $180 |
| Center for Collective Wisdom | General and/or educational purposes | $150 |
| Shop for Baby | General and/or educational purposes | $135 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General and/or educational purposes | $115 |
Officers and trustees
- Kay Unger Pitman
- Samuel Pitman
- Max Pitman
Questions people ask
Does Kay Unger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kay Unger Family Foundation give?
$580,344 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,143.
Who runs Kay Unger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kay Unger Pitman (President), Samuel Pitman (Secretary) and Max Pitman (Treasurer).
What does Kay Unger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.